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Itching weth CCBs:
You can get allergic reaction with rash and itching with any medicine. So some people who are allergic to ccbs, can get rash and itching as they are allrgic to the medicine.
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None really:
Calcium channel blockers do not actually cure any heart disease but are usually used to control the heart rate or the rhythm. In some patients who have abnormal circuits within the heart's electrical system it can keep the rhythm in check but does not actually fix the problem. Catheter ablation is a procedure used to "cure" the problem. With atrial fibrillation it can be used to control the rate.
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Calcium blockers.:
The side effect of fatigue is experienced with almost every drug. This is because we also see it with placebo. It is possible the calcium blockers make you tired and there are several pharmacologic reasons why they might. The incidence of fatigue with those drugs isn't significantly higher than with most other drugs however.
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Too broad an answer:
Ther are 3 major types of calcium channel blockers and each has unique effects and side effects. The common thing about them is that by its molecular action they relax smooth muscles otherwise they are completely different from each other and sometimes have opposite effects. One lowers the heart beat the other increases it. Constipation is common in one but not in others. Gum swelling in one etc
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No:
You are probably concerned that the drug may reduce your absorption of dietary calcium. This is definitely not true of the most common generic, verapamil, and unlikely to be true of any of this drug class. If you wish to have a copy of the relevant literature, send me a request. The calcium pump, which absorbs the nutrient, differs from the channel these drugs block.
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Blockers:
The cell membranes have receptor sites (like plug outlets)for various drugs. The calcium blockers block the calcium channel plugs and the beta blockers block the beta receptor plugs. Each drug type has different effects but both lower blood pressure and have other effects.
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BP and heart rate:
calcium channels are channels located in cell membranes in blood vessels and heart muscle. Blocking their activity can have a blood pressure lowering effect, and certain of the calcium channel blockers slow the heart rate as well. There are 3 broad categories of these meds represented by diltiazem, verapamil, and nifedipine.
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Name says it all:
Calcium channel blockers block the channel that allows vascular tone to increase and lowers blood pressure. The beta blockers work on beta recetors on the vessels to lower pressure. The heart has both beta receptors and calcium channels. Therefore betablockers and some calcium channel blockers can slow the heart rate as well.
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Hypertension:
Both lisinopril, ace inhibitor ; atenelol, beta blocker are good drugs for treatment of high blood pressure.If you have no side effects from these drugs ; your blood pressure is well controlled than you don't have to change to calcium channel blockers.
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Weeks:
Generally speaking, and depending on the specific drug within the class of calcium channel blockers, the answer is roughly 2 to 4 weeks to reach maximum effect, though approximately 80% of the effect is achieved in the first week. Your mileage may vary.
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A study from 2001:
Demonstrated no significant difference between patients taking CCB or not with regard to NSAID adverse effects. There was a slight but not significant decrease in the incidence of GI bleeding in the CCB cohort vs. placebo.
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Yes:
In patients with wolff-parkinson-white especially those who have a history of atrial fibrillation or flutter, beta blockers and calcium channel blockers, which are av nodal blocking agents especially Diltiazem and verapamil, should be avoided.
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Yes:
It's fine to take with the blood pressure medications and the proton pump inhibitor. I would probably stop the vitamin D supplement as cod liver oil has vitamin A and D as the main vitamin sources. Vitamin D is one you can get in trouble with because it is fat soluble and can accumulate in your organs if you take too much.
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